What Is Microsoft FrontPage Used For?

One of the programs that Microsoft included in its Office software suite for several years is Microsoft FrontPage. Users can rely on this tool to create and manage individual Web pages or collective websites.

Function

Microsoft FrontPage is a Web page creation program that features a "what you see is what you get," or WYSIWYG, interface. This enables the user to see an accurate representation of the Web page as she creates and edits the page, without the need to open it in a browser.

Benefits

Microsoft FrontPage provides tools that help the user easily format elements of his Web page. The user can create tables and lists, align text, apply color and insert elements such as images or links. Frequently, the user can highlight a certain element, such as text, and click the button for a tool to apply an effect directly to the highlighted text. Microsoft FrontPage requires no knowledge of Web programming languages.

Considerations

Microsoft FrontPage was a part of the Microsoft Office suite of productivity software from 1997 to 2003. FrontPage 2003 was also the last stable release of the program. Microsoft has since created Web design software such as Microsoft Expression Web.

References

• Windows IT Pro: Microsoft Finalizes Office 2003, Sets Pricing and October Launch Date
• Microsoft: Microsoft Expression Studio

Resources

• Microsoft Office: FrontPage 2003 Help and How-to